๐ฎ Sorcerer โ
Role: ๐ซ Spellcaster / Damage Dealer / Specialist
Unlike Wizards, Sorcerers rely on innate magic โ fewer spells known, but unmatched flexibility and customization through Metamagic and Sorcery Points.
๐ง Font of Magic (Level 2) โ
Your pool of Sorcery Points (SP) lets you manipulate magic itself.
- ๐น Convert spell slots โ SP
- ๐น Spend SP โ create spell slots
- ๐น SP = your Sorcerer level (refreshes on a Long Rest)
๐ก This feature fuels Metamagic and emergency spell slot recovery.
๐ Metamagic (Level 3) โ
Customize your spells to suit the moment.
Choose 2 options at level 3 (more at higher levels).
๐ญ Popular Metamagic Options:
- โก Quickened Spell: Cast a spell as a Bonus Action instead of an Action.
- ๐ฏ Twinned Spell: Target a second creature with a single-target spell.
- ๐ Subtle Spell: Remove verbal and somatic components (great for stealth or silence).
- ๐ฅ Empowered Spell: Reroll low damage dice.
- ๐ฅ Heightened Spell: Give enemies disadvantage on saving throws.
๐ก Choose Metamagics that complement your favorite spells.
๐ฉธ Sorcerous Origins โ
You pick this at Level 1 โ it defines your magical lineage and theme.
๐ Draconic Bloodline โ
- ๐ช Draconic Resilience: +1 HP per level and base AC = 13 + DEX.
- ๐ฅ Elemental Affinity (Level 6): Add CHA mod to damage of your element, and gain resistance to it.
- ๐ฒ Great for elemental blasters (Fireball, Lightning Bolt).
๐ฒ Wild Magic โ
- ๐ญ Tides of Chaos: Gain advantage on one attack, ability check, or save โ recharges when DM triggers a Wild Magic Surge.
- ๐ฅ Wild Magic Surge: Random magical effects โ from fireballs to butterflies ๐ฆ.
- ๐ Unpredictable, chaotic, and hilarious โ but sometimes devastating.
๐ Divine Soul โ
- โจ Gain access to Cleric spells โ healing, buffs, and radiant magic.
- ๐ Favored by the Gods: Add 2d4 to a failed attack or saving throw once per short rest.
- ๐ชฝ Flight (Level 14): Sprout spectral wings for a flying speed.
- ๐ A strong mix of support and offense โ โangelic sorcererโ vibes.
๐ Shadow Magic โ
- ๐ Darkness Control: Learn Darkness โ see through it via Eyes of the Dark.
- ๐ณ๏ธ Hound of Ill Omen (Level 6): Summon a spectral hound to curse and harass foes.
- ๐ถ๏ธ Shadow Walk (Level 14): Teleport between dim light and darkness up to 120 ft.
- ๐ฉธ Great for stealthy casters and battlefield manipulation.
๐ Core Sorcerer Tips โ
- ๐ Metamagic + Font of Magic = Power.
Think about your spell economy every encounter. - ๐ฏ Fewer spells known = plan carefully.
Pick versatile spells that solve multiple problems. - โก Quickened Fireball and Twinned Hold Person are chefโs kiss combos.
- ๐ชถ Youโre fragile โ keep your Concentration up and your distance safe.
- ๐ฌ Subtle Spell lets you cast even while charmed, silenced, or bound.